Cranberry chocolate chip cookies are easy to make, whole grain and naturally sweetened! Perfect for a new delicious holiday or Christmas cookie!
I cannot lie. I've made these chocolate chip and dried cranberry cookies 4 times in the past week.
I keep giving most of them away so I won't eat them all myself, but then I want more!
So I make them again. And again.
It's a vicious cycle. Next batch is ALL for me! No sharing.
But of course, I had to share the recipe with YOU!
Cranberry and chocolate is a fabulous combination, if you haven't tried it.
Or if you have, check out these other favorites: Cranberry white chocolate granola for a breakfast chocolate fix, cranberry chocolate walnut energy balls for all-day snacking and pumpkin cranberry energy balls that help me bridge the gap from October to November.
Today, this delightful combination is in cookie form, so what's not to love?
These cranberry chocolate chip cookies are quick and easy to make and oh so tasty!
Light but sweet and satisfying.
Also, they are whole grain and naturally sweetened with honey. This recipe also uses applesauce in place of some of the butter so they are on the lighter side.
(That's sometimes key for me during the crazy holiday food season!)
Yup, you'll be making 4 batches in a week, too. It's OK; I'm right there with you.
Let's tackle a few quick notes and tips. Just tryin' to be helpful.
You can also keep scrolling down to the recipe card below if you want to skip this info.
Recipe Notes:
- Oats: I recommend using old fashioned rolled oats. However, if all you have is quick cook oats, that's fine too.
- Flour: I use white whole wheat flour but whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour or a mix would be fine here too.
- Chocolate chips: The recipe calls for regular chocolate chips, but I think these cookies would be great with white chocolate chips as well.
- Be sure to use parchment paper or a silpat on your baking sheets. The cookies will release right off!
Also, in terms of storage, these cookies will keep for up to a week. Keep the cooled cookies in a plastic bag or airtight container on the counter or in the pantry.
I hope you try these cranberry chocolate chip cookies for a new fun, fall treat. And psst, don't share.
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup applesauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line two baking trays with silpats or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (oats through salt) and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries and mix again.
- In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients (applesauce through vanilla extract) and mix well.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
- Drop large spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking trays.
- Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (Or just carefully lift the silpat or parchment paper off the baking tray and let them cool on that on your counter.) Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Fareeha says
Oh wow, this is just so amazingly awesome.. i love how well u have presented it.
Kathryn says
Thanks so much, Fareeha! These are really tasty 🙂
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
These cranberry chocolate chip cookies look like the perfect accompaniment to morning tea!
Kathryn says
Yes Razena! They would be delicious with a cup of tea for a little morning pick-me-up!
mollie says
I know what you mean about our perception of how warm or cold it is! It was 74 and my stepmom was turning the heat up - I was like, all summer, you turned the AIR on when it hit 74!
The cookies sound wonderful - and I'm so happy you brought them over to Throwback Thursday!!
Kathryn says
Haha, glad it's not just me with the temperature change Mollie! And I'm pretty sure I need to go bake up another batch of these cookies right now... 😉
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
Oh I love that you've sweetened these with honey!! Perfect! And yep, I totally agree with you - cranberry and chocolate is such a great combo! Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party! xx
Kathryn says
Thanks Lucy! I love using honey as a sweetener and yay to the cranberry + chocolate - so yummy! Hope you're having a great weekend!
Maggie says
Will try these SOONEST with vegan subs (for egg and butter) and let you know. I have dark chocolate chips I may use.
Thank you!
Kathryn says
I would love to hear what you think with those substitutions Maggie - and I'm sure it will be useful for other readers too!
Renee says
I've made them 2x in the past 2 weeks! Love the cranberry taste...so good!
Kathryn says
Oh I'm so happy to hear you love them Renee! Thanks so much for sharing and happy holidays!